changes in the use of buildings, and the demolition of buildings or portions of buildings at the end of their useful or economic lives.
As a way of history, the system of building regulations in the United States began with various regional bodies who formed in the early 1900s. The codes developed for the East Coast and Midwest were handled by the Building Officials Code Administrators International, while the codes from the Southern Building Code Congress International were used in the Southeast and the codes published by the International Conference of Building Official covered the West Coast. By the early 1990s, it became evident that the United States needed a single coordinated set of national model building codes. The nation's three model code groups decided to combine their efforts and in 1994, formed the International Code Council to develop model codes that would have no regional limitations.
With regard to adopting model codes in California, the California Building Standards Commission ("BSC") was established in 1953 by the State Building Standards Law.
The BSC is an independent commission within the State's Consumer Services Agency.
BSC members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. The BSC has legislative authority to develop and adopt statewide building standards based upon the independent model codes. The BSC codifies and publishes its set of state building standard codes in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. Title 24 is comprised of 12 parts that regulate all buildings in California.
Every three years (during its triennial cycle), the BSC reviews the newest model code published by the independent code-developing bodies and incorporates them into the state codes. The resulting building regulations have the same force of law, and take effect 180 days after their publication by the BSC. After publication, a city or county may establish more restrictive building standards reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic, or topographical conditions. Findings of the local conditions and the adopted local building standards amendment(s) must be filed with the BSC to become effective. The BSC will reject the filings by local governments where no express findings are submitted to evidence the need for more restrictive building standards based upon local climatic, geologic, or topographical conditions.
The goal of the BSC is to have building standards with fewer and fewer amendments by state and local agencies so that Title 24 is understandable, simplified (devoid of errors and conflicts), and highly consistent so the public can more easily design buildings and have assurance that permits can be obtained that meet code and improve building performance statewide. The challenge in obtaining complete statewide consistency is that the consumer, material, labor, and legislative interests are almost as diverse as the building code itself.
The BSC has completed state adoption of the most recent model building codes promulgated by the International Code Council. With this action, local governments, including Port Hueneme, are now in the process of scheduling adoption of these codes known as the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code ("CBSC") with or without local amendments.
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Ordinance Introduction: Adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code October 20, 2025
With the approval of Assembly Bill 130 on June 30, 2025 the State of California has prohibited the cities from considering, approving, or adopting any proposed building standards affecting residential units, unless certain conditions are met, including that the commission deems those changes necessary as emergency standards to protect the health and safety of the community from October 1, 2025 to June 1, 2031. Therefore, there are no proposed code amendments from the previous code adoption cycle.
City staff recommends the City Council adopt the 2025 CBSC into the Port Hueneme Municipal Code with several local amendments, including Swimming pool enclosures and safety devices and additional structural design requirements due to expansive soils.
The proposed Ordinance will bring the Port Hueneme Municipal Code into conformance with the 2025 CBSC by amending relevant sections of the Building Regulations Chapter (Section VIII) to reflect the 2025 editions.
Exhibit "A" of the proposed Ordinance depicts the additions (underlined text) and the deletions (text stricken) from the existing version of the City's Building Regulations.
In closing, the CBSC is applicable to all occupancies throughout California, whether or not the local government takes an affirmative action to adopt the CBSC. However, by taking such affirmative action, the City may adopt the CBSC with the revisions noted herein. Moreover, state Housing Law requires local building departments to enforce the Law, building standards, and implementing regulations of the Department of Housing and Community Development for residential structures. Essentially, the City's Building Official is an officer of the state as it relates to implementing and enforcing Building Codes.
Due to length, copies of the 2025 CBSC do not accompany the staff report. However, copies are available at the Community Development Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no impact to the City’s General Fund. This item does not require an expenditure of funds.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Primary Strategic Pillar and Initiative:
Safe, Secure, & Beautiful Community
• Upgrade our beach, parks, City-owned facilities and structures to provide a better experience for our residents, employees, commuters, and visitors ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE VIII, BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE
PORT HUENEME MUNICIPAL CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE BY REFERENCE AS FOLLOWS: (1)
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC) WITH APPENDICES C, G, I AND J,
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE (CRC) WITH APPENDIX AHBF, AND CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CGBSC), 2022 2025 EDITIONS; (2) CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC), 2022 2025 EDITION; (3) CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC), 2022 2025 EDITION; (4) CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CMC), 2022 2025 EDITION; (5) CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (CAC), 2022 2025 EDITION; (6) CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE CENC), 2022 2025 EDITION; (7) CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE (CEBC), 2022 2025 EDITION; (8) CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE, 2025 EDITION; (89) INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (IPMC), 2021 2024 EDITION; (10) INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE (ISPSC), 2021 2024 EDITION; (1011) GYPSUM ASSOCIATION FIRE RESISTIVE DESIGN MANUAL, TWENTY-THIRD EDITION, GA-600- 20212024; AND MAKING MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO ARTICLE VIII,
BUILDING REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Findings
A. The City is authorized to adopt codes by reference pursuant to Government Code §50022.1 and following.
B. In accordance with Health & Safety Code §17958.7, it is in the public interest to adopt certain codes with local changes.
C. Pursuant to the requirements of Health & Safety Code §17958.7, there are local geographical conditions justifying the amendments to the California Building Code as set forth below:
1. Climatic. The local climate is characterized by periods of high temperatures accompanied by low humidity and high winds each year. These conditions could create an environment in which the Fire Department may have great difficulty in controlling fires occurring in hillside brush areas, as well as structures not having built-in fire protection. Further, the warm climate encourages the proliferation of swimming pool construction, which makes modifications to the California Building Code relating to swimming pools desirable to adequately protect small children from drowning hazards.
The City and region also experience periods of intense rainfall, which creates the need for special drainage precautions.
2. Geological. The City is located in an area with expansive soils and includes hillsides that are subject to mud flows and unstable soils. Special foundation considerations and soils analysis requirements must be in place to provide a reasonable degree of structural integrity for buildings constructed in these areas in order to prevent Attachment A
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injury to building occupants, neighbors, and persons using public property. These factors require specific and greater protection than is afforded by the California Building Code.
3. Topographical. The City has flat land developments that require special drainage precautions. Structures would be subject to water damage without special requirements addressing site drainage.
4. The local climatic, geologic and topographic conditions male modifications and changes to the 2022 2025 Edition of the California Building Code reasonably necessary to provide sufficient and effective protection of life, health and property.
5. The City Council has determined that the public interest, convenience, and necessity require the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2: Adoption by Reference
Pursuant to Government Code §50022.9, the City Council incorporates by reference, and with local amendments, the following 2022 2025 California Building Standards Code in its entirety as if set forth in full herein:
A. The California Building Code ("CBC") with Appendices C, G, I and J, California Residential Building Code with Appendix AHBF, and California Green Building Code, 2022 2025 Editions, as published in Title 24, Part 2, Part 2.5, and Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations;
B. The California Electrical Code, 2022 2025 Edition ("CEC"), as published in Title 24, Part 3 of the California Code of Regulations;
C. The California Plumbing Code, 2022 2025 Edition ("CPC"), as published in Title 24, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations;
D. The California Mechanical Code, 2022 2025 Edition ("CMC"), as published in Title 24, Part 4) of the California Code of Regulations;
E. The California Energy Code, 2022 2025 Edition (“CENC”), as published in Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations;
F. The California Existing Building Code, 2022 2025 Edition (“CEBC”), as published in Title 24, Part 10 of the California Code of Regulations; G. The California Administrative Code (aka California Building Standards Administration Code), 2022 Edition ("CAC"), as published in Title 24, Part 1 of the California Code of Regulations;
H. The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition ("CWUIC"), as published in Title 24, Part 7 of the California Code of Regulations; HI. The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council;
IJ. The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2021 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, and;
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JK. The Gypsum Association Fire Resistive Design Manual, Twenty-Third Edition, GA600-20212024, as published by the Gypsum Association.
SECTION 3: Codification
Port Hueneme Municipal Code ("PHMC") Article VIII (Building Regulations) is amended in its entirety to read as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A", which is incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4; Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed and adopted this Ordinance and each and all of its provisions, irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said provisions may be declared invalid.
SECTION 5: Summary of Ordinance
Pursuant to Government Code §36933(c)(1), the City Clerk was designated to prepare and publish a summary of this Ordinance, and a certified copy of it was posted in the Office of the City Clerk a minimum of five days before the City Council's public hearing to consider adoption of the Ordinance.
SECTION 6: Repeal
Repeal of any portion of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or precludes prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of the Ordinance.
SECTION 7: Validity
If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code or other City ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such Port Hueneme Municipal Code provisions or other City ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.
SECTION 8: Environmental Determination
The City Council determines that this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§15000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines") because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction-related regulations and specification of procedures related thereto and will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings required therefore. This ordinance, therefore, is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and that does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment. Consequently, it is categorically exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines §15305 as a minor alteration in land use limitations which do not result in any changes in land use or density and §15308 as an action taken by a regulatory agency as authorized by California law to assure maintenance or protection of the environment.
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SECTION 9: Publication of Ordinance
The City Clerk must publish a summary of this Ordinance within fifteen (15) days after adoption including the names of City Council Members voting for and against the Ordinance.
SECTION 10: Effectiveness
This Ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders, and matters established and adopted take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on this ___ day of , 20222025.
Martha R. McQueen-Leoghn
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Georgianna Nicole Alvarez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Joan Stevens Smyth
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. ____
EXHIBIT "A"
In the attached portions of Article VIII (Building Regulations) or the Municipal Code of the City of Port Hueneme, underlined type denotes proposed additions to the existing version of Article VIII and proposed deletions are denoted by strikeouts (xxxxxx).
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ITEM 1
Port Hueneme Municipal Code (PHMC) Section 8050 is amended to read as follows:
“8050 Adoption.
The building codes known as the "California Building Code", the "California Residential Building Code", and the "California Green Building Standards Code", 2022 2025 Editions, as published in Part 2, Part 2.5, and Part 11 of the Title 24 California Code of Regulations, the purpose and subject matter of which, among other things, is to regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the City of Port Hueneme; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; providing for penalties for the violation thereof; and to protect the public health and safety, are hereby adopted and enacted as the primary building codes of the City and made a part of these Building Regulations by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.
At least one (1) copy of these codes has been deposited in the Office of the City Clerk, and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by public.” ITEM 2
PHMC Section 8055 is amended to read as follows:
“1. Residential Foundation Design shall be according 2022 2025 CRC chapter 4, except as amended below. Residential foundations for three story and above structures, or are on unstable soils, or of unusual shapes beyond the limits of the CRC, shall be designed by a licensed Professional Engineer and/or Architect. The following amendments shall be adopted for said foundations:
(a) shall have a 27” minimum depth for all footings
(b) foundation design when buildings are located on expansive soil having an expansion index greater than 50, gutters, downspouts, piping, and other non-erosive devices must be provided to collect and conduct rain water to pervious areas, such as yards, open channels, or vegetated areas. Routing rooftop runoff via yard drains to the roadway or the storm water conveyance system is not permitted.
2. Structural Design of Commercial Buildings shall be designed by a licensed Professional Engineer and/or Architect according to the 2022 2025 CBC.” Formatted: Line spacing: single
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Note: Table 1809.7 is omitted in its entirety
Table 1809.7 Foundations for stud bearing walls minimum requirements1, 10,11,12 Weighted Foundation for slab and raised floor systems2,5,7 Concrete slabs
expansion No. of Stem Footing Footing All perimeter Interior footings Reinforcement 3-1/2" minimum thickness Pre-moisteneing Restrictions onindex stories thickness8 width9 thickness footings6
for slab and for continuous 4" with E.I. over 51 of soils under piers under raised floors6
foundations 3,8 Reinforcement 4
Total footings, piers raised floors
Depth below natural surface thickness and slabs5,6
of ground and finish grade of sand
Inches
0-20 1 6 12 6 12 12 1-# 4 # 4 @ 48" o/c.. M oistening of ground Piers allowed forVery low 2 6 15 7 18 18 Top and each way 2" prior to placing concrete single floor non expansive 3 10 18 8 24 24 bottom or is recommended loads only21-50 1 6 12 6 15 12 1-# 4 # 3 @ 36" o/c.. 3% over optimum moisture required Piers allowed forLow 2 8 15 7 18 18 Top and each way 4" to a depth of 18" below lowest adjacent single floor 3 10 18 8 24 24 bottom grade. Testing required. loads only 51-90 1 6 12 8 21 12 1-# 4 top # 3 @ 24" o.c. 3% over optimum moisture required M edium 2 8 15 8 21 18 and bottom each way 4" to a depth of 18" below lowest adjacent Piers not 3 10 18 8 24 24 # 3 bars @ 24" o.c. each way grade. Testing required. allowed 12" into footing, 36" into slab 10
91-130 1 6 12 8 27 12 2- # 4 # 3 @ 24" o.c. 3% over optimum moisture required High 2 8 15 8 27 18 Top & bottom each way 4" to a depth of 18" below lowest adjacent Piers not 3 10 18 8 27 24 # 3 bars @ 24" o.c. each way grade. Testing required. allowed 12" into footing, 36" into slab 10
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ITEM 3
PHMC Section 8056 is amended to read as follows:
"Swimming pool enclosures and safety devices.
2021 2024 ISPSC Section 202 DEFINITIONS: ,
1. Barrier; A barrier is a fence, wall, building wall, or any combination of these that completely surrounds the swimming pools and obstructs access to the swimming pool.
2. Swimming Pools. Any body of water created by artificial means which is designed, intended for use, or used for swimming or immersion purposes, which has a water depth exceeding eighteen (18) inches. The term, "pool," includes swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, above- and below-ground, and vinyl-lined pools; pool does not include plumbing fixtures such as bathtubs nor does it apply to man-made lakes, reservoirs, farm ponds, or ponds used primarily for public park purposes, water conservation purposes, irrigation purposes or for the watering of livestock.
General. The design and construction of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall comply with the 2021 2024 ICC Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC).
Swimming Pool and Spa Barrier height and clearances shall be enforced as follows:
Barrier height and clearances. The top of the barrier must be at least sixty (60) inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between the grade and the bottom of the barrier must be two (2) inches measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be less than must be four (4) inches.
Openings. Openings in the barrier must not allow passage of a four (4)-inch-diameter sphere.
Solid barrier surfaces. Solid barrier surfaces which do not have openings shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
Closely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than forty-five (45) inches, the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not be greater than one and three-quarters (1 ¾) inches in width.
Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing with the cutouts shall not be greater than one and three-quarters (1 ¾) inches in width.
Widely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is forty-five (45) inches or more, spacing between the vertical members must not be greater than four (4) inches. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing must not be greater than one and threequarters (1 ¾) inches in width.
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Chain link dimensions. Mesh size for chain link fences must not be greater than one and threequarters (1 ¾) inches in width, unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or bottom that reduce the openings to not more than one and three-quarters (1 ¾) inches in width.
Diagonal members. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, the members shall not be greater than one and three-quarters (1 ¾) inches in width.
Gates. Access gates must comply with the requirements of the 2021 2024 ISPSC and must be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates must open outward away from the pool and must be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Doors or gates other than pedestrian access gates must have a self-latching device and must be equipped with lockable hardware or padlocks and must remain locked at all times when not in use. Release mechanisms must comply with CBC Sections 1010.2. Where release mechanisms of the self-latching device are located less than sixty (60) inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool, the release mechanism must be located on the pool side of the gate at least three (3) inches below the top of the gate and the gate barrier may have no opening greater than one-half (1/2) inch within eighteen (18) inches of the release mechanism.
Dwelling wall as a barrier. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier, two safety devices must be provided in accordance with Section 115922 of the California Health and Safety Code.
Pool structure as barrier. Where an above-ground pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder of steps, then the ladder or steps either shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access, or the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier. Where the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening shall not allow the passage of a four (4)-inch-diameter sphere.
Indoor swimming pools. Walls surrounding indoor swimming pools shall not be required to comply with additional barrier elements.
Prohibited locations. Barriers shall be located as to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers. There shall be a clear zone of not less than thirty-six (36) inches between the exterior of the enclosure and any permanent structures or equipment such as pumps, filters and heaters that can be used to climb the enclosure." ITEM 4
PHMC Section 8057 is added to read as follows:
"Residential Foundation Minimum Size.
Section R403.1.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R403.1.1 The minimum width, (W), and thickness for concrete footings must be in accordance with Table 403.1 and Figure R403.1(1) or Figure R403.1.3, as applicable. The footing width must be based on the load-bearing value of the soil in accordance with Table R401.4.1. Footing projections, (P), must be not less than two (2) inches and may not exceed the thickness of the footing. Footing thickness and projection for fireplaces must be in accordance with Section R1001.2. The size of footings, supporting piers and columns will be based on the tributary load and allowable soil pressure in accordance with Table R401.4.1. The minimum depth of footings Agenda Item No. 10 Page 15 of 20 CC Agenda 10-20-2025
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into undisturbed natural soils, or engineered fill, shall be of 27 inches minimum, not including the thickness of the slab, and there shall be (2) #4 rebar near the top and the bottom of the footing (in addition to the slab reinforcement).”
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Note: Table 403.1 is omitted in its entirety
Table 403.1 Foundations for stud bearing walls minimum requirements1, 10,11,12 Weighted Foundation for slab and raised floor systems2,5,7 Concrete slabs
expansion No. of Stem Footing Footing All perimeter Interior footings Reinforcement 3-1/2" minimum thickness Pre-moisteneing Restrictions onindex stories thickness8 width9 thickness footings6
for slab and for continuous 4" with E.I. over 51 of soils under piers under raised floors6
foundations 3,8 Reinforcement 4
Total footings, piers raised floors
Depth below natural surface thickness and slabs5,6
of ground and finish grade of sand
Inches
0-20 1 6 12 6 12 12 1-# 4 # 4 @ 48" o/c.. M oistening of ground Piers allowed forVery low 2 6 15 7 18 18 Top and each way 2" prior to placing concrete single floor non expansive 3 10 18 8 24 24 bottom or is recommended loads only21-50 1 6 12 6 15 12 1-# 4 # 3 @ 36" o/c.. 3% over optimum moisture required Piers allowed forLow 2 8 15 7 18 18 Top and each way 4" to a depth of 18" below lowest adjacent single floor 3 10 18 8 24 24 bottom grade. Testing required. loads only 51-90 1 6 12 8 21 12 1-# 4 top # 3 @ 24" o.c. 3% over optimum moisture required M edium 2 8 15 8 21 18 and bottom each way 4" to a depth of 18" below lowest adjacent Piers not 3 10 18 8 24 24 # 3 bars @ 24" o.c. each way grade. Testing required. allowed 12" into footing, 36" into slab 10
91-130 1 6 12 8 27 12 2- # 4 # 3 @ 24" o.c. 3% over optimum moisture required High 2 8 15 8 27 18 Top & bottom each way 4" to a depth of 18" below lowest adjacent Piers not 3 10 18 8 27 24 # 3 bars @ 24" o.c. each way grade. Testing required. allowed 12" into footing, 36" into slab 10
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ITEM 5
PHMC Section 8100 is amended to read as follows:
“The code known as the "International Property Maintenance Code" 2021 2025 Edition, (IPMC) promulgated and published by the International Conference of Building Officials, the purpose and subject matter of which among other things is to protect the public health and safety as set out in Section 102 of said uniform code, is hereby adopted and enacted as the Dangerous Buildings Code (DBC) for abatement of dangerous buildings in the City of Port Hueneme and made part of these Building Regulations by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein with specific modifications as indicated below. Such modified uniform code will be referred to herein as the Dangerous Buildings Code.
At least one (1) copy of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 2025Edition, has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk, and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.”
ITEM 6
PHMC Section 8200 is amended to read as follows:
“8200 Adoption.
That electrical code known as the California Electrical Code 2022 2025 Edition ("CEC"), as published in Title 24, Part 3 of the California Code of Regulations, the purpose and subject matter of which, among other things, is to provide minimum standards for the installation, maintenance, and use of electrical wiring and electrical apparatus in order to safeguard persons and property from electrical hazards, as adopted by the State of California, is hereby adopted and enacted as the primary electrical code of the City and made part of these Building Regulations by reference, with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.
At least one (1) copy of the Code has been deposited in the Office of the City Clerk, and must be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.” ITEM 7
PHMC Section 8250 is amended to read as follows:
"8250 Adoption.
That plumbing code known as the California Plumbing Code 2022 2025 Edition ("CPC"), as published in Title 24, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations, the purpose and subject matter of which is to protect public health and safety by establishing minimum regulations for the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing and drainage systems, as adopted by the State of California, is adopted and enacted as the primary plumbing code of the City and made a part of these Building Regulations by reference, with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.
At least one (1) copy of the Code has been deposited in the Office of the City Clerk, and must be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public." ITEM 8
PHMC Section 8300 is amended to read as follows:
"8300 Adoption.
That mechanical code known as the California Mechanical Code 2022 2025 Edition ("CMC"), as published in Title 24, Part 4 of the California Code of Regulations, the purpose and Agenda Item No. 10 Page 18 of 20 CC Agenda 10-20-2025
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subject matter of which, among other things, is to protect public health and safety by providing requirements for the installation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, and refrigeration systems, as adopted by the State of California, is adopted and enacted as the primary mechanical code of the City and made a part of these Building Regulations by reference, with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.
At least one (1) copy of the Code has been deposited in the Office of the City Clerk, and must be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public." ITEM 9
PHMC Section 8700 is amended to read as follows:
"8700 Adoption.
The code known as the California Administrative Code (aka California Building Standards Administrative Code), 2022 2025 Edition, as published in Part 1 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, the purpose and subject matter of which, among other things, is to protect public health and safety, is adopted and enacted and made a part of these Building Regulations by reference, with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein.
At least one (1) copy of the California Administrative Code, 2022 2025 Edition, has been deposited in the Office of the City Clerk, and must be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public."
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) SS.
CITY OF PORT HUENEME )
I, Georgianna Nicole Alvarez, City Clerk of the City of Port Hueneme, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. ____ was introduced at the regular meeting of _____, 2025, and duly adopted at the regular meeting of ________, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Dated:
Georgianna Nicole Alvarez
City Clerk
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DATE: October 20, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: James Vega, City Manager
Anna Hanely, Recreation and Community Services Manager
SUBJECT: PARK RESERVATION PROCESS OVERVIEW
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation regarding the City’s park reservation process, with a focus on newly implemented Bubbling Springs Park amenities.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
At the July 21, 2025 City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez requested, and the City Council approved the request to direct staff to prepare a presentation regarding the park reservation process. This item is placed on the agenda to provide information about the park reservation process and permit fees with the goal of increasing public awareness of and participation in that process. Although rentals are available at Moranda and Bubbling Springs Park, this report is focused on Bubbling Springs Park, and the implementation of new rental processes and amenities as a result of the Bubbling Springs Park renovation.
Although the item will be provided as a presentation, it is agendized as a business item to allow an opportunity for questions, answers, and discussion, as desired.
Historically, park reservations were limited and did not occur frequently. With the opening of the newly renovated Bubbling Springs Park, the park reservation system was expanded to include two (2) reservable picnic areas, two (2) multi-use fields, four (4) baseball fields, and one (1) meeting room. These additions include the distinction of resident versus nonresident price points alongside the option to pay for the use of lights at the baseball fields and multi-use fields. Prior to the redevelopment of Bubbling Springs Park, the only park amenities available for reservation were those at Moranda Park; which include softball fields, tennis and pickleball courts.
The park reservation process begins through the CivicRec software platform. Interested parties create an online account in this program and then submit prospective reservations for review by staff. Staff conducts an assessment of the reservation submission, aligning type of use and timeframe for permit issuance prior to the payment being finalized. Staff is also available via telephone to facilitate the process and answer permit related question Agenda Item No. 11 Page 1 of 3 CC Agenda 10-20-2025
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as needed. Once approved, the park permit is provided to the applicant and affixed to a park kiosk adjacent to the permitted facility. Occasionally, insurance requirements are triggered and/or the Special Use Permit process is recommended if the scope of the reservation includes proposed use of a public space beyond typical uses.
Earlier this year, in preparation for the reopening of Bubbling Springs Park, the City Council reviewed and approved permit fees associated with the reservation of these facilities. At that time, staff provided information about comparable fees charged by other agencies, and it was noted that Port Hueneme’s approved fees were set at a price point to ensure affordability for residents while still helping to offset the maintenance and operational costs of the newly renovated park. At that time, we noted that these fees would be subject to review and modification in the future, particularly as more feedback and experience is gathered with these new amenities.
Since May 1, 2025, the City has processed 24 park permit requests (excluding the permits issued to the Port Hueneme Little League in association with their agreement with the City). Generally, feedback from users is positive. Users comment on the improvements and condition of Bubbling Springs Park. During this initial reopening phase, the City has received feedback regarding two issues:
• The City is aware of two instances of conflict between groups using a reservable facility without a permit and a permit holder. The City continues to implement improvements to assist with this, such as installing visible kiosks with reservation information, and providing access to a physical copy of the permit. Additionally, staff has also coordinated with the Police Department to be able to respond after hours as needed in the event of a non-permit holder refusing to allow a permit holder access to a facility. Staff will continue to look for opportunities in this regard. • The City received a comment regarding the condition of a reservable space. The existing fees were set assuming no additional staff time exceeding regular maintenance operations would be required. With the increase in maintenance costs associated with the additional amenities at Bubbling Springs Park, the current budget does not include additional staff time for preparing the site for reservations. If the City Council wishes to establish a higher level of service with dedicated staff, staff would recommend a review to increase to fees to offset those costs.
As noted throughout this staff report, the City continues to refine and learn during this reopening phase of Bubbling Springs Park. Staff will continue to return to Council as needed to adjust and address issues or needs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. This item does not require an expenditure of funds.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
Primary Strategic Pillar(s) and Initiative(s):
Optimal Levels of Service for Residents and Businesses
• Promote operational excellence in all City functions and embody best practices as a municipality
• Establish desired service levels for all City functions • Increase communication, outreach and proactive engagement of all members of our population
Safe, Secure, & Beautiful Community
• Upgrade our beach, parks, City-owned facilities and structures to provide a better experience for our residents, employees, commuters, and visitors ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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DATE: October 20, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: James Vega, City Manager
SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed process for Councilmember Future Agenda Item Requests and direct staff to incorporate this process into the City Council Policies and Procedures Manual during its next scheduled update.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The City Council’s Policies and Procedures Manual includes a process for Councilmembers to Request Future Agenda Items, as follows:
To place an item on a future agenda, any Councilmember (including the Mayor) may make a motion or request to do so during the “Request for Future Agenda Items” portion of the Agenda, which shall be the last item on the agenda pursuant to the following rules:
1) Second and Majority Vote Required. For a requested item to appear on a future City Council Agenda, a motion for the item must receive and second and be approved by a majority of the Council.
2) No Discussion. There may no discussion of the substantive merits of the requested item and no discussion regarding possible action related to the requested item. The only action to be taken is a second followed by a vote to determine whether the item will be included in a future agenda. 3) Timing Direction. Requests should avoid a proposed timeframe unless absolutely necessary. The City Manager shall have discretion in determining an appropriate time to schedule requested agenda items after considering priorities, personnel resources, and budgetary considerations. If a motion on a requested item includes a specific timeframe by which to have the item placed on an Agenda, the City Manager shall be consulted before the vote is taken. A date specific scheduled item should be considered if failing to do so would create an unacceptable financial or legal risk.
No substantive discussion of the item may occur except to advise the Council on the ability to meet the timing request.
The current process has several drawbacks:
1) Raises Brown Act concerns due to risk of deliberating on an item not on the agenda. 2) Requires Council to vote on an item with no information or opportunity to obtain or discuss information.
3) Councilmembers do not all have the same information on the item that they are voting on.
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4) Because the item cannot be discussed, staff is often unclear of what is being requested, leading to confusion and inefficient use of staff time.
5) Items that are added should be policy related – being able to discuss the request will allow the City Council to determine if a policy related quest is being considered, or if the request is operational and should be referred back to staff.
For these reasons, staff proposes that the City Council consider an alternate process, as follows:
1) At least 8 days prior to a meeting: If a Councilmember wants to put an item on the agenda, they shall provide it in writing to the City Manager and City Clerk at least eight (8) days before the requested meeting, using the attached form. The request will be included with the agenda packet as an attachment for consideration under the “Future Agenda Item” portion of the upcoming City Council meeting.
2) Approximately 5 days prior to a meeting: Meeting Agenda Packet: The City Manager will prepare a staff report each meeting for “Future Agenda Items.” The City Councilmember’s form will be attached to the staff report. The City Manager’s staff report will not fully analyze the items, but will simply provide an estimate of resources and staff time for each request. This ensures that significant staff time is not utilized until the City Council considers and approves the item. 3) At the Council Meeting: The Mayor will introduce the Future Agenda Item report and will note each item, along with which Councilmember is responsible for placing the item on the agenda. That Councilmember would be responsible for explaining why they are requesting the item on a future agenda, what they are recommending, etc. Questions regarding necessary resources or legal considerations may be asked of the City Manager and/or City Attorney. The City Council will then vote on whether to add each item to a future agenda.
4) Once the City Council approves an item, staff will proceed with the item at a future meeting, based on availability on upcoming Council agendas. It should be noted that Council agenda items are scheduled based on priority, and the City is typically planning several meetings ahead to meet all applicable deadlines. For this reason, as stated in the City Council’s policies and procedures, the City Manager retains discretion over the timing and placement of such items on upcoming agendas, taking into consideration overall agenda management and organizational priorities.
If approved, staff will distribute the proposed form to each Councilmember electronically.
A review of the City Council policies and procedures is scheduled for later this year, and any proposed change to this policy will be incorporated in that update.
Also attached as Attachment B is a list of pending future agenda item requests. For informational purposes, the list also reflects recently completed agenda item requests that have been completed since August 1, 2025. Staff has focused on being responsive to these requests. As of the drafting of this report, 10 items remain pending from this year, although 6 more of those items are already scheduled to be completed this year.
Year Future Agenda Requests
2025 34 as of 10/6
2024 30
2023 51
Total over 3 years 115
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operations should be directed to the City Manager, who is responsible for managing the City’s daily activities and staff functions. This approach helps ensure that Council meetings remain focused on issues of policy and governance, while operational matters are efficiently addressed through the City’s administrative processes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. This item does not require an expenditure of funds.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Primary Strategic Pillar(s) and Initiative(s):
Optimal Levels of Service for Residents and Businesses
• Promote operational excellence in all City functions and embody best practices as a municipality
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Proposed Councilmember Future Request Form
B. Pending and Recently Completed Future Agenda Request List Agenda Item No. 12 Page 3 of 7 CC Agenda 10-20-2025
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• Please see policy for submittal requirements.
Request From: Request Date:
Requested Meeting Date:
Deadlines Associated with this Agenda Item:
Description of Agenda Item (need detailed information):
Recommended Motion (i.e. action you want Council to take, or are you just presenting information, etc.):
Notes/Questions:
Please Submit to:
PORT HUENEME CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM & REQUEST FORM
Attachment A
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Action Item Description Sponsor
Date
Requested
Update on Water MP (focus on water
pressure in south side) Lopez 2/3/2025
Bike Path - Southbound Ventura Road Lopez 5/21/2025
Hueneme Hero award - consider number
of Heroes to be recognized and langauge
(leader v Hero) change
Council 6/16/2025
Presenation re Park Reservation Process Lopez 7/21/2025 Suicide Awareness Proclamation Perez 8/18/2025
Conisderation of banning glue traps Hernandez 8/18/2025 Letter of support for County Efforts to
Provide Funding for Immigrant Resources Hernandez 8/18/2025 Landlord Anti-Harrassment Ordinance Hernandez 8/18/2025 Report on After-Hours Activity at the
Beach Lopez 8/18/2025
Review of Landscape Ordinance Lopez 9/2/2025
Review of HLO job spec and performance
metrics for job Lopez 9/15/2025
BEACON presentation re sand
replenishment options Lopez 9/15/2025
Report Re: REACH donation for 2nd K-9
and planned expenses Perez 9/15/2025
Donation Policy / Process Council 10/6/2025
Trunk or Treat Event Lopez 10/6/2025
Green = Complete
White = Pending
Attachment B
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